Ankyloglossia [ankyloglosie]

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Terms

částečná ankyloglosie

 

Partial Ankyloglossia
Tongue Tie

Definition

A severe congenital restriction of TONGUE movement, resulting from fusion or adherence of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. In partial ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) the LINGUAL FRENUM is abnormally short, or is attached too close to the tip of the tongue. OMIM: 106280

DUI
D000072676 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0562696
History note
2017; use under Mouth Abnormalities 2013-2016
Public note
2017; see under Mouth Abnormalities 2013-2016